Third party apps

I cannot install a third party app from a trusted source different form app store, i only see two options of allowing apps to run, i do not have the "open anyway" button in my security settings. what can i do to have it back on my high sierra mac os?

MacBook Pro

Posted on Jan 23, 2023 12:28 PM

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BDAqua

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Jan 23, 2023 12:58 PM in response to elisha_mugenyi

Aha, right click on the App & choose Open, Apple is just trying to make it harder for crud to sneak in.

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